WASHINGTON — Military radio stations around the globe soon could be playing more hip-hop, more pop hits, less country music and no sports or political chat shows....
Popular talk radio programs such as Rush Limbaugh and those from National Public Radio, as well as country music, would be relegated to a third station, broadcast only in a few select areas with three military radio frequencies.
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The report also recommends removing the Tom Joyner show from over-the-air broadcasts as well, despite its popularity among minority troops.
Several white respondents complained about the show, and Lund officials deemed it too controversial for AFR’s attempts to broaden its listening audience.
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The goal, Friedrich said, is to have the largest audience possible hear the radio stations’ hourly inserts on local news, servicewide alerts and other military information.
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